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Smart Synergies

Big Data Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$58 - $76.75/hr

Supervision Received: Reports to Digital Solutions Lead and works under general direction ... Data Engineering, or related field. * 3-5+ years of experience in big data engineering roles.

Wise Skulls

Big Data Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$51.50 - $68/hr

Title: Big Data Engineer Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid) JD: Summary We are looking for an ... Lead the design, development, and maintenance of robust, scalable data pipelines for ingestion ...

GTT, LLC

Big Data Engineer

Reston, VA · Hybrid

$51.40 - $66.71/hr

Big Data Engineer Location: Reston, VA Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid 3 days in office, 2 days remote ... The position reports to the Digital Solutions Lead and works under general direction. The role may ...

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Ruri Software Technologies LLC

Big Data Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$52.75 - $69.75/hr

TOP REQUIREMENTS: Big Data (Spark, Scala, Hive, Hadoop Ecosystem) Data Streaming (Kafka ... Lead engineers in making sound, sustainable, and practical technical decisions. * Foster high ...

Conflux Systems

Big Data Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$55/hr

Big Data Engineer Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid) Client: Synechron / Wells Fargo EXP: 9+ Years Rate: $55/hr. on C2C Skills: Big Data, Hadoop, Python & Angular Job Summary We are seeking an ...

Syntricate Technologies

Big data Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$55.25 - $73.25/hr

Syntricate Technologies is seeking a Big Data Engineer to join their team. The role involves working with big data technologies and cloud data warehouses to design and develop data solutions.

Select Minds LLC

Big Data Engineer

Lansing, MI · On-site

$110K - $125K/yr

Opportunity for advancement Big Data Engineer Location: Chicago, IL (Day 1 Onsite) Hybrid Job Type: Contract / Full Time Experience: 8+ yrs Duration: Long Term We are seeking an experienced Big Data ...

NAVA Software Solutions

Big Data Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$53.50 - $71/hr

Big Data Engineer Location: Atlanta GA - Hybrid Duration: 12 months The successful candidate must have Big Data engineering experience and must demonstrate an affinity for working with others to ...

CYNET SYSTEMS

Big Data Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$51 - $66/hr

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field. * 3-5+ years of experience in big data engineering roles. * Proficiency with big data cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and tools ...

Kanak Elite Services Inc

Big Data Engineer

Malvern, PA · On-site

$54.75 - $72.25/hr

Hello There, My name is Himanshu Sharma , and I serve as the Recruitment Lead at Kanak-IT INC. I am reaching out to share an excellent career opportunity for the role of Big Data Engineer with our ...

Syntricate Technologies

Big Data Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$54.50 - $72/hr

Syntricate Technologies is seeking a Big Data Engineer to join their team. The role involves working with big data technologies and optimizing big data scalability across various data stores while ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for lead big data engineer in the United States is $56.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41.83 and $71.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a lead big data engineer?

Lead Big Data Engineers are senior professionals responsible for designing, developing, and managing large-scale data processing systems. They lead teams in building data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and integrating various data sources to support analytics and business intelligence needs. In addition to technical expertise in big data tools and programming languages, they also provide architectural guidance and mentor junior engineers. Their role is crucial in helping organizations make sense of large volumes of data and extract actionable insights.

What are some common challenges lead big data engineers face when managing large-scale data pipelines?

Lead Big Data Engineers often encounter challenges such as ensuring data quality and consistency across distributed systems, optimizing pipeline performance for scalability, and managing the integration of diverse data sources. Balancing real-time data processing needs with resource constraints can also be demanding. Additionally, coordinating with cross-functional teams—such as data scientists, analysts, and DevOps engineers—to align on data requirements and infrastructure improvements is a key part of the role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lead big data engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Lead Big Data Engineer, you need expert knowledge in programming (such as Java, Scala, or Python), distributed computing, data modeling, and a solid background in computer science or engineering. Familiarity with big data tools like Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), along with relevant certifications, is typically required. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help in mentoring teams and collaborating with stakeholders. These competencies ensure efficient data processing, scalable solutions, and effective project delivery in complex data environments.

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Technology Lead | Big Data | Big Data - ALL

Charlotte, NC • On-site

Spruce Infotech
IT Services • 1 - 10 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

POC: Sam Chavez
ATTENTION ALL SUPPLIERS!!!
READ BEFORE SUBMITTING:
• UPDATED CONTACT NUMBER and EMAIL ID is a MANDATORY REQUEST from our client for all the submissions
• We prioritize endorsing those with complete and accurate information
• Avoid submitting duplicate profiles. We will Reject/Disqualify immediately.
• Make sure that candidate's interview schedules are updated. Please inform the candidate to keep their lines open.
• Please submit profiles within the max proposed rate.
• Please make sure to TAG the profiles correctly if the candidate has WORKED FOR INFOSYS as a SUBCON or FTE.
MANDATORY: Please include in the resume the candidate's complete & updated contact information (Phone number, Email address and Skype ID) as well as a set of 5 interview timeslots over a 72-hour period after submitting the profile when the hiring managers could potentially reach to them. PROFILES WITHOUT THE REQUIRED DETAILS and TIME SLOTS will be REJECTED.
Job Title: Technology Lead | Big Data | Big Data - ALL - Data Engineer
Work Location & Reporting Address: Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (Onsite-Hybrid. Candidates willing to relocate to client's locaation with be considered)
Contract duration: 12
MAX VENDOR RATE: XXX per hour max
Target Start Date: 22 Jul 2026
Does this position require Visa independent candidates only? Yes
Must Have Skills:
• AWS Services
• Big Data
Nice to Have Skills:
Oracle 10g, 11g & 12c
SQL Server
AWS
Splunk
Hadoop
Big Data Others Unix
Linux
Jenkins
Maven
Detailed Job Description:
• The AWS Data Engineer designs, builds, and maintains scalable data pipelines and architectures on AWS to support analytics, reporting, and operational workflows.
• devsdata.com, expertia.ai
• Develop ETLELT pipelines using AWS services Glue, Lambda, Kinesis, Step Functions.
• Manage data lakes and warehouses with S3, Athena, Redshift, RDS.
• Design and implement scalable data architectures and ensure data integrity.
• Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to curate production
Minimum Years of Experience:
• 7+ years
Certifications Needed:
• None
Top 3 responsibilities you would expect the Subcon to shoulder and execute:
Interview Process (Is face to face required?)
Virtual and face-to-face (if needed)
Any additional information you would like to share about the project specs/nature of work:
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